corner shop
n. countablen. a small local store that sells everyday items like milk, bread, and newspapers. These shops are usually found in residential areas and stay open late.
n. a small, local retail establishment typically situated on a street corner in a residential neighbourhood, specialising in convenience goods and extended opening hours.
I need to go to the corner shop for some milk.
Most people in the village rely on the corner shop for emergency supplies when they run out of salt or sugar.
The rise of large supermarket chains initially threatened the corner shop, yet many have survived by diversifying their services to include postal collections and local deliveries.
Common in British and Commonwealth English; frequently referred to as a 'convenience store' in American English.
Last updated July 28, 2026